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You’ve booked your cabin. You picked your must-see attractions and restaurants. Now it’s time for the not-so-fun part of vacation planning: Packing your bags. There’s probably someone out there in the world who feels confident …

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Top 5 things to do for adults on a Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg vacation

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Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are known worldwide as family attractions. As such, the majority of entertainment, attractions and dining are designed to include the young or young at heart. But what about that couple on …

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Mask mandates in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge: What you need to know 2021

01/02/2021 Morgan Overholt 0

On Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 29, Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters signed Executive Order 55 to extend the existing mask mandate once again through Feb. 27, 2021. Waters originally announced a mask mandate for Sevier County …

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Top things to do in January 2021 around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

12/31/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

January is a popular month to visit the Smoky Mountains and enjoy winter activities. If you are planning a trip to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge this January, check out this list of top things to …

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10 things to do this Christmas in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge 2020

12/24/2020 Alaina O'Neal 5

Fresh snow on mountains, moonshine with cinnamon; bright Christmas lights and warm homemade mittens – these are just a few of my favorite things. In my opinion, nobody does Christmas like the Smokies. If you’re …

Local souvenir shop owners Katherine Mitchell and Jon Lanier were surprised by Shark Tank star Mark Cuban last week when they received a bit of free advice about how to run a successful business in Pigeon Forge (screenshots/photos contributed by JK Lanier's General Store)
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Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban helps J.K. Lanier’s put ‘Pigeon Fork’ on the map

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When Katherine Mitchell and her fiancé Jon Lanier moved to Pigeon Forge with no jobs and no idea of what their future would look like, little did they know that just three years later they …

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Is it better to stay in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge?

12/21/2020 John Gullion 0

It’s go time. The showdown we’ve all been waiting for. Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge. Mano a mano. Who ya got? Look, we understand there are no right answers here, everything’s subjective – unless you pick …

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Is the Smoky Mountain Opry closed?

12/05/2020 Alaina O'Neal 2

The Smoky Mountain Opry debuted their ninth season on Feb. 28, 2020 with all new musical numbers, only to close their doors less than three weeks later. After the closing, which was originally meant to …

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Pigeon Forge trolleys temporarily suspended, mask mandate extended

12/03/2020 John Gullion 0

A beloved Pigeon Forge Christmas tradition is going dark – at least for a while. Pigeon Forge City Manager Earlene Teaster announced that the city’s mass transit services would be suspended from Dec. 3-16, 2020 …

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Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights cancelled for 2020

11/29/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

Winterfest is now underway in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, and that means the entire area is glowing in millions of Christmas lights. Traditionally, guests can enjoy the spirit of the season by taking a …

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